Continuing Education Courses
CENTRIA offers courses that can earn you 1.00 AIA/CES Learning Unit. Our responsive sales staff will come directly to your office to deliver them as a convenient lunch and learn program.
CAS213 – Reimagine Metal
This interactive program provides an in-depth overview of the purposes and benefits of using metal wall systems. Four metal construction projects will be featured in-depth to help participants understand the purposes of a wall system and how metal can meet these principles. The presentation will identify key wall considerations, including energy requirements, sustainability and cost and provide participants with an understanding of fire wall ratings, acoustics and moisture resistance related to metal wall systems. The program concludes with an explanation of how metal can help architects meet their design objectives and reach their overall project goals.
CAS212 – ICBP Technology Achieving Superior Thermal and Moisture Protection
The program begins with an overview of the functional differences between an inner backup wall and the rainscreen component. Next, participants will identify key weaknesses in popular multi-component backup wall assemblies, followed by the nature of problems created by popular backup wall assemblies. The program then covers strategies for creating superior backup wall assemblies when steel framing is employed as the structural element. Finally, participants will learn to recognize the benefits of new backup wall system technology and how it is superior to multi-component assemblies
CAS211 – A Closer Look at Metal Wall Systems
The program beings with an introduction of how to utilize metal wall system solutions for different climatic conditions. Next, participants will focus on how moisture and thermal problems arise in a building enclosure and how to prevent them, along with the importance of air barriers in exterior wall design. The program then covers strategies for identifying and assessing wall testing criteria and performance requirements, as well as information on the sustainability of metal in exterior walls. The program concludes with information on the performance, aesthetic, and sustainable advantages of integrated accessories
CAS901 – Eco Metal; Sustainability of Metal Wall & Roof Systems
The program begins with a review of the impact buildings have on the environment and how important green design is. A review of the history of metal in building construction is next, followed by the sustainability history of metal systems. The third learning objective reviews the methods available to measure green design such as LEED, Energy Star, MTS, BEES, LCA’s and Cradle2Cradle®. How metal systems support green design follows. Cool roofs, thermal requirements, recyclability, integrated accessories and how to minimize material requirements is covered. The last section covers future sustainable goals including CO2 emissions, increased energy efficiency requirements, renewable energy, VOC’s & harmful chemical reductions, manufacturing improvements and water conservation.
CAS801- The Metal Envelope
This highly visual presentation reviews the aesthetic flexibility of metal systems. Variations in color, texture, form and line are shown. A large number of projects with varying shapes and styles are included. The performance section shows how metal systems set the standard for air & moisture control while providing superior thermal properties. Compliance to meet high wind loads, fire, seismic and structural codes is reviewed. The sustainable section discusses how metal systems can support obtaining LEED credits, what other sustainable audits are available and future programs of the AIA and the US Department of Energy. The last section lists the types of projects where metal may be the best solution for your next project.
CAS201 – Metal Wall Rainscreens & Moisture Control
This highly visual presentation reviews the key performance criteria for wall construction, discusses how the design rules are changing, lists the key elements in rainscreen design and demonstrates how metal cladding systems can provide excellent performance. Testing procedures are reviewed and results given. Multi-component wall systems are discussed in detail and two wall systems that offer superior performance are shown.
CAS200 – Architectural Insulated Metal Composite Panels
This highly visual presentation reviews how insulated composite panels are manufactured, defines the criteria that make up “The Complete Wall” and reviews how Insulated Composite Panels meet these criteria. The features of “The Complete Wall System” reviewed include: Aesthetic Flexibility; Air & Moisture Control; Thermal Code & ASHRAE Requirements; Fire, Structural, Seismic & Missile Code Compliance; Sustainable Design – “Cradle to Cradle®”; Easily Installed; Geographic Flexibility; Integrated Accessories; Costs; Maintenance and Life Expectancy. The conclusion is a comprehensive review of building types where Insulated Composite Panel System has been used successfully in New Construction and a Retrofit Case Study.
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